Blessed are the meek and subservient, the humble and true daughters of man, for they are unsullied in the face of the Infinite Father.
-- Deka (Chapter 1)

Importance: Deka recites this line from the Infinite Wisdoms. This quote is important because it illustrates the patriarchal nature of the Infinite Wisdoms, which serve to remind women to be subservient to men.

Deka can’t help that her skin is as dirty as her mother’s was, any more than Elfriede can hide her birthmark. That’s the way they were born, poor things.
-- Mistress Norlim (Chapter 1)

Importance: Mistress Norlim insults Deka because of her dark skin. This quote is important because it shows that racism is an important element of society within the kingdom of Otera.

All these days, I have been praying, submitting, in the hopes of belonging somewhere, and here I have it—the answer, the one I have been seeking. I look at her, my eyes...
-- Deka (Chapter 3)